Beyond Templates and Hot Folders: Why Solimar's Automation Suite Deserves a Serious Look

In every high-performing print and mail operation, there comes a point when the team outgrows its existing workflow tools. Maybe a client’s data format throws a wrench into your production schedule. Maybe compliance audits start taking longer than they should. Or maybe it’s just clear that too many steps are being handled manually—or worse, re-scripted by IT because your “automation” system wasn’t built for what today’s jobs really require.

That’s where Solimar comes in.

Solimar Systems has quietly built one of the most capable and adaptable automation platforms in the industry. While many vendors claim automation, what they actually offer are narrowly scoped workflow builders—ones designed around their own devices, job types, and data streams. That model worked when shops standardized around a single vendor. But those days are behind us. Today, most facilities are running Canon and RISO inkjets, Ricoh cutsheet, Xerox monochrome, and Konica Minolta auxiliary devices, all in the same room.

And that’s precisely where Solimar stands out.

In the past, print operations were more vertically aligned: if you bought a Xerox fleet, you used FreeFlow; if you ran Canon, you relied on Prisma. These tools worked fine—until the business diversified.

Now, most midsize to enterprise shops are hybridized. Inkjet from Ricoh, cutsheet from Canon and RISO, color from Xerox, inserters from BlueCrest, front-end from Exstream or Quadient. Unfortunately, many OEM-tied automation tools still assume a closed-loop ecosystem. This creates real-world challenges that present opportunities for improvement:

• PDF workflows optimized for one RIP benefit from cross-platform optimization
• Job tickets built for one DFE need universal translation capabilities
• Support teams work best with unified logic and processes

Smart operations are building custom integrations, streamlining job processing across devices, and maximizing flexibility through truly universal automation.

This creates opportunities for significant efficiency gains.

Solimar’s Chemistry Platform was designed specifically for this opportunity. It bridges the gap between upstream composition and downstream production—across any print device or vendor. Whether you’re routing AFP/IPDS from a legacy mainframe or normalizing PDFs for a mixed fleet, Solimar gives you centralized, intelligent control.

SPDE – Built for Mixed Environments
Solimar Print Director Enterprise (SPDE) doesn’t care where your job came from or where it’s going. AFP, IPDS, PCL, PostScript, Metacode, VIPP, PDF—it transforms and routes with rules-based intelligence. That makes onboarding new clients easier and lets you pivot jobs across devices without costly rework.

Rubika – Post-Composition Intelligence
Rubika lets you split, merge, barcode, index, mask, or re-engineer a job—after composition. So even if the upstream system is rigid or client-supplied, you maintain full control downstream. For service bureaus managing thousands of versions or SLAs, this flexibility is critical.

ReadyPDF – PDF Optimization for All Devices
Print engines have specific requirements. Some need properly embedded fonts. Others require transparency handling. ReadyPDF ensures your PDFs are optimized for performance, accessibility, and compliance across any DFE, reducing reprints, exceptions, and IT support calls.

SOLitrack – Centralized Visibility
Mixed environments thrive with unified oversight. SOLitrack gives you real-time dashboards, alerts, SLA monitoring, and audit trails. It works independently of printer brand, offering unified visibility even if your fleet is Ricoh + Canon + Xerox + BlueCrest.

Unlike vendor-tied workflow tools, Solimar isn’t trying to sell you a printer. Their sole focus is workflow excellence. And it shows. The platform is modular—you can start small and scale as needed. From PDF cleanup to full SLA reporting, you add what you need, when you need it.

While many mature systems are ready for modernization, Solimar continues to innovate: USPS IMb support, accessibility tagging, PDF obfuscation, and cloud-based job monitoring. They stay ahead so you can lead your market.

For operations handling PHI, PII, or regulated documents, Solimar isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s a compliance enabler. Features like:

• Post-composition redaction and masking
• Logging of document-level transformations
• Real-time job tracking and alerts
• Secure routing of jobs across the enterprise

These aren’t bolt-ons. They’re baked into the platform—empowering your team to manage quality while spending more time delivering exceptional work proactively.

Today’s print operations aren’t built on a single device or a single format. They’re dynamic, multi-client, multi-platform environments—and they demand an automation platform that reflects that complexity.

Solimar’s suite isn’t just more powerful than the typical OEM-tied tool—it’s liberation!. It unchains your workflow from device dependencies, composition quirks, format constraints, and manual processes. It empowers your team to adapt, pivot, and grow—with streamlined processes and increased confidence.

If you’re ready to elevate your production workflow, it’s worth asking: is your current automation empowering your growth—or holding back your potential?

With Solimar, you’re empowered to transform your operations and unlock new possibilities.